By volunteering just one hour a week, you can make a difference in a child’s life! Reading PALS (Partners and Literacy Support) will serve as mentors at McNabb Elementary School or Morgan Elementary School. Each volunteer Reading PAL will be matched with an individual student and will be expected to attend weekly for lunch and a reading session. Join the United Way in helping children in our community improve their literacy skills.

“Poor academic outcomes, increased problem behaviors, higher probability of dropping out of school, limited employment opportunities, and a higher likelihood of living in poverty are all more likely to result following failure to acquire literacy skills in the early elementary grades.”
- Reading Comprehension and Fluency